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NE 38th Place Project

NE 38th Place Sewer Repair

Construction Starting

Environmental Services will soon begin construction on a project in your neighborhood to repair about 20,000 feet of deteriorating sewer pipes. There will be construction at multiple sites in southwest, north, northeast and southeast Portland. The work will include repairing or replacing the public sewer main, manholes, storm drains, and sewer service laterals to the curb.This project will protect public health and the environment by reducing the possibility of costly breaks, leaks, blockages and sewage releases to streets.

Construction Schedule

The work at your location is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 27 and will consist of the following phases:

Construction Methods

The city’s contractor will make most of the repairs using cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP) and open trench excavation. CIPP involves inserting a flexible resin liner that adheres to the inside of the pipe. Hot water or steam circulated through the pipe hardens the liner and gives the pipe a new interior surface. Workers access the pipe from the surface through a manhole, which reduces the need for excavation and minimizes surface disruption. You may notice an odor during the pipe lining process but it will dissipate quickly. To help reduce odors, run water in all sinks and basins to fill P-traps and completely cover floor drains with a wet towel or a zip bag filled with water. The contractor will excavate trenches to replace lateral connections to homes, manholes and storm drains.

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